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Lack time, motivation or structure in your workouts lately? Or perhaps you can’t get to the gym or a class, or you would like to know how to perform these moves correctly? Then, check out my video interval workout below that is low on time and high on calorie burn! Let me know after you try it.

The holidays are here! We all want to enjoy yummy stuffing and sweet potato casserole (Yes please!) and relax with family and friends. And we should guilt-free! We also know the new year is upon us and so are our most likely lagging goals. Let’s refresh and restart our goal-driven attitudes while also enjoying our holiday feasts. It IS possible to have the best of both worlds but we must earn it. I’m here with you for the next 6 weeks to help set us up for success so we can have a happy and healthy holiday season and ring in the new year better than ever!

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My personal holiday goals are to master a handstand and to build more muscle to compete in early 2017 in another NPC Bikini Competition. I’love share my journey and I hope you share yours!

This first week is all about defining our goals and setting our plan in action! Every week for the next 6 weeks, I will add more ways to achieve our goals we created in Week 1 and offer valuable nutrition and workouts specially planned for our holiday deadlines!

Week 1 – Get started!

1. WRITE out your goals for the rest of this year. And notice I didn’t mention thinking about them in your head. Put them in a favorite notebook, type them in your notes tablet, text yourself, stick post-it’s in your car, bedroom door or bathroom mirror. So many options to display your holiday goals!

2. GET SPECIFIC with your goals. A goal is only a distant dream until it’s specified and then actions are taken. Answer these questions to help solidify what you want:

* What health and fitness goals do you want to accomplish by the New Year (pick at least 1)? Ensure these goals can be accomplished in the next 6-8 weeks. Ex. I want to lose 10 lbs.

* When do you want to accomplish these goals? Make sure these timelines are realistic and can be accomplished by January 1. Ex. I want to lose 10 lbs in 5 weeks.

* What specific actions are you going to take to accomplish these goals? Ex. I will perform 30 min of cardio 3 x per week for the next 5 weeks.

* How will I overcome obstacles so I can obtain my goal? Ex. I will pack my lunches every day so I don’t need to eat in the workroom cafeteria where I usually choose unhealthy foods.

3. FOLLOW YOUR PLAN! You have written out your goals, specified them and set a deadline. You have also negated obstacles in your path. So what is stopping you? Stay the course these next 6-8 weeks and together, we will ring in the new year healthier and happier with our goals achieved.

For more customized online workouts and nutrition focus and plans anywhere, please email me at christysiebert@gmail.com. Also, please come take a class with me at Orange Theory Fitness in Austin, TX.

In order to gain the most benefit out of compound muscular movements, we must perform them correctly so we can engage the right muscle groups and not stress our joints and bones. I created this 5-Part weekly how-to video series to show you how to perform correctly 5 of the top exercises for full-body shape and strength.

This week is our final week in the series. I show you how to correctly perform the row. This exercise helps to gain strength in our back and biceps while also improving posture. Please perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps with medium to heavy dumbbells.
Note: For a more customized training and nutrition program, please email me at: christysiebert@gmail.com or if you are in the Austin area, please stop by and take one of my Orange Theory Fitness classes!

In order to get the most benefit out of compound muscular movements, we must perform them correctly so we can engage the right muscle groups and not stress our joints and bones. I created this 5-Part weekly how-to video series to show you how to perform correctly 5 of the top exercises for full-body shape and strength.

This week, I show you how to correctly perform the pushup. This exercise helps to gain strength in our chest, triceps and shoulders while also engaging our core and glutes for stability. Please perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps and you may modify with knees touching the ground as you work up to the full pushup.

Note: For a more customized training and nutrition program, please email me at: christysiebert@gmail.com or if you are in the Austin area, please stop by and take one of my Orange Theory Fitness classes!

In order to get the most benefit out of compound muscular movements, we must perform them correctly so we can engage the right muscle groups and not stress our joints and bones. I created this 5-Part weekly how-to video series to show you how to perform correctly 5 of the top exercises for full-body shape and strength.

This week, I show you how to correctly perform the lunge. This exercise helps with full lower body strength and definition and also cultivates great balance to the body. Please perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps on each leg and adjust accordingly.

Note: For a more customized training and nutrition program, please email me at: christysiebert@gmail.com or if you are in the Austin area, please stop by and take one of my Orange Theory Fitness classes!

In order to get the most benefit out of compound muscular movements, we must perform them correctly so we can engage the right muscle groups and not stress our joints and bones. I created this 5-Part weekly how-to video series to show you how to perform correctly 5 of the top exercises for full-body shape and strength.

This week, I am showing you how to correctly perform a deadlift, common mistakes made and how to fix them to achieve maximum benefit. If you missed last week’s post on How to Perform a Squat, please Click HERE

The deadlift is an incredible exercise to achieve a strong and lean back, hamstrings and glutes. Check out my video in the link below for how to safely and effectively ensure the results you want.

NOTE: For a free consultation for a customized nutrition and workout program anywhere in the USA or to attend your first free Orange Theory Fitness class for all local Austin residents, please fill out the info form on my About Christy page and I’ll respond promptly!